A Lower East Side Beer Garden Goes Haunted Through November 1

Loreley lists its Haunted Beer Garden from mid-October into the first days of November, with the haunted decor going up over the opening days. The centerpiece is the Pumpkin Keg, a real pumpkin carved, fitted with a tap and filled with Southern Tier Imperial Pumking Ale, an 8.6 percent pumpkin beer served directly to the table. A 60 ounce keg costs 75 dollars and a 120 ounce keg costs 110 dollars. Refills of the 60 ounce size drop to 29 dollars on Monday and Tuesday evenings and until 2 PM at Saturday brunch. Admission is free.

Beyond the kegs, the seasonal list covers pumpkin spice cocktails, cold brew cocktails, hot bourbon cider and German glühwein, along with craft ciders, cider cocktails and a rotating Oktoberfest beer list. The kitchen serves its regular menu alongside seasonal food specials. Skeletons, cobwebs and stacks of pumpkins frame the Rivington Street entrance, and eerie decor carries through the garden for the run. Costumes are highly recommended for the whole stretch.

Loreley sits at 7 Rivington Street, between the Bowery and Chrystie Street, a few minutes on foot from the Bowery J and Z station and the Second Avenue F. Weekend brunch runs from noon to 4 PM, and Sundays also bring Espresso Martini Sundays with eight flavors. The bar's own pages list different weekday opening times, and the current hours on the Loreley website are the ones to check. Reservations are recommended through the booking link on that site. Expect a themed bar night rather than a walk-through haunt, made for friends who want Halloween atmosphere with a pint in hand.